It hasn’t necessarily been pretty, but the Texans have gone from a 0-2 start last year to 2-0 to begin the season for the first time since 2016. The Texans got past the Chicago Bears, 19-13, in the Sunday Night Football home opener. “0-2 is a lot worse than 2-0, so… I’m definitely grateful, definitely blessed to be playing this great game,” said Texans second-year quarterback C.J. Stroud. “But there’s definitely a lot of things we can clean up. Around the league, you can see that. A lot of sloppy ball. Some teams playing better than others. I definitely know that Texans football was not what we put on the field today. At least in the second half. We’ll definitely be better, for sure.” The Texans head to Minnesota to take on the Vikings on Sunday.
University of Houston Kelvin Sampson to host free coaches’ clinic
University of Houston coach Kelvin Sampson will hold a free clinic for high school, middle school and AAU coaches at the Fertitta Center on Oct. 12. Sampson and his assistant coaches will lead the clinic with skills development and then attendees will be able to watch and listen to Sampson conduct a practice with the Cougars as they prepare for the 2024-25 season. After the practice, Sampson will answer questions and offer insights. Space is limited and coaches interested in attending are encouraged to register early by submitting a registration form atuhcougars.com/mbbcoachesclinic .
TSU athletic administrator publishes book about cancer fight
Texas Southern assistant athletic director/senior women’s administrator Dr. Dwalah Fisher recently published her memoirs detailing her fight with breast cancer several years ago called “Coached by Cancer: The MVP Was Me.” Fisher, a SWAC Hall of Famer and soon-to-be-inducted Texas Southern Sports Hall of Famer, details in her book how her battle with cancer taught her the important principles of life, resilience and the importance of remembrance. Fisher was an accomplished volleyball player and coach at TSU.
Danielle Hunter sets defensive tone
Texans defensive end Danielle Hunter contributed 1.5 sacks of the seven sacks the team had on Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams.
TSU volleyball player earns SWAC honors
Texas Southern freshman and Elkins product Kennedi Walker was named SWAC Volleyball Setter of the Week after tallying 127 assists in a week.
